Current and practice-oriented specialist knowledge in a pocket format for daily work in the operating room, enabling safe and effective operations.

The organization of the OR includes surgical planning, instructions for staff, and legal aspects. Routine work techniques involve sterile practices, positioning, and draping.

The handling, maintenance, packaging, and storage of instruments and equipment are described in detail, as well as the surgical procedures, each with the necessary positions, materials, and instruments.

New in the 8th edition are topics such as mesh materials for abdominal wall hernias with various surgical techniques, robotic surgery (DaVinci) exemplified by rectal resection, as well as interventional procedures/endovascular surgery on vessels (angioplasty/balloon dilation).

Minimally invasive aortic valve reconstruction, heart support systems, and ECGs are also included, along with laparoscopic pyloromyotomy, renal pelvis outflow stenosis, acute abdomen, and external ventricular drainage (EVD).

Additionally, flexor tendon and extensor tendon injuries of the hand and fingers are addressed, as well as updates on organ donation in Germany.

The book is suitable for operating room nurses and nursing staff in training for surgical care.